Denim And Diamonds

The distance she runs over matters a great deal with this horse. At a mile and six furlongs to two miles, she has won 1 from 4 races, which translates to a 25% win rate — meaning she wins 1 in every 4 races at those longer trips. That is a genuinely strong figure, and it suggests she is a horse who wants time and space to get into a rhythm. Running her over shorter distances has produced nothing; put her out over ground that lets her stretch, and she becomes a different proposition entirely.

She is trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien at Owning Hill in County Kilkenny, one of the most respected yards in Ireland. O'Brien's operation has sent out 154 winners this season alone — a number that reflects serious scale and quality. Having a horse like Denim And Diamonds in that environment means she is surrounded by expertise, and if there is more improvement to be coaxed out of her, this is the yard likely to find it. Having raced just one day ago, she is clearly fit and active, and her the yard will be looking to build on that Limerick win while the confidence is fresh.